The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-10-05
CLEVELAND.
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would be putting 1t very mildly.
II think Mrs. Cleveland looks far prettier
from full view of the face ths profile view,"
remarked lady on the upper floor.
AS the Jefferson Club passei into the State
building and removed their hats, a surprising
number of bald heads were disclosed.
Oscar Henderson headed large delegation of
Democrats and Republicans from Kokomo, who
came to shake hands with the President.
W.. Bissell the Presidents friend, and for
mer law partner, was thought by some to re-
semble James CPlan) Buchanan very much.
Colored folks predominated in the throng
first admitted to the Capitol. Then came well
known city people and their country cousins.
Captain Curtis and Lieutenant Dewitt we're in
command OF the Hendricks Club Military move
ments and were executed in veteran-like form
1t was a noticeable fact that a large part of
the crowd passed on the right of the rotunds.
They wanted to get good look at Mrs. Cleve-
land.
Mrs. Cleveland was the observed OF all OBJ
servers. A glance at her pretty face and grace
full figure seemed to satisfy large majority of
the crowd.
P. H. Daily, one OF the Yandalia system en-
gineers hitched his iron horse in the city yes
terday to give the President a clear ROAD to
Terre Haute.
'Indiana's choice for President is Mr.. Cleve-
land" remarked Hon. A. G.. Smith, ''and his
hold upon the people of HOosierdom is greatly
strengthed by this visit"
Hon. Dan Mcdonald, of the Plymouth Demo
crat, and Editor D0an, OF the Jasper Dubois
County, Democrat, were among the represen-
tatives of the Indiana Press.
Hon. David s. Gooding, who is said to have
participated in the reception given to all OF the
Presidents who have come to Indiana, lowered
above the crowd IN the Capitol.
One of the most beautifully decorated private
residences on the line of the march was that of
of the Hon. John J. Cooper, ex-Treasurer OF
State, on North Meridian street.
"What q wonderfully aweet expression Mrs.
Cleveland has. have been watching her for an
hour, and one continual smile has lit up her
face remarked a lady yesterday.
How many Of the crowd who heard the Presi-
dents excellent little speech, can say that many
of the historical facts in reference TO Indiana,
mentioned by him, were not new to them?
Mr.. Ernest Kitz, ex-Township Trustee, handed
an elegant bouquet to Mrs Cleveland as she pass
ed through The recipient acknowledged the
gift with graceful nod and bewitehing smile.
Two ham sandwiches, slice OF apple pie and
a cup of coffee constituted the luncheon served
TO the Duekworth, Jefferson and Hendricks
clubs in the Capitol at filled long felt want"
Mr.. George Wilshantz. "St. Geo." of the Pitts
burg Dispatch and Philadelphia Press. is in the
city. Mr.. W. is q very entertaining writer, and
one OF the c.everest newspaper men in the East.
Colonel Lamont was very enthusiastic in his
praise Of the committees for the admirable
handling OF the immense crowd. 81 have never
before seen such perfect arrangements" said
he.
Colonel Ruckle, as chairman Of the sub-com-
mittee on south corridor, rendered val liable
service and is entitled to credit for the ad-
mirable manner in which the crowd was ham
dled.
Dan Lamont isn't bad looking fellow He's
not very tall but then he Is got nice auburn
hued moustache. he looks one In the eye with
q perfectly immoyable expression, but has a
good smile.
Occasionally some enthusiastic fellow as he
passed the President threw up his hat made
some like demonstration. Such breaks were
invariably greeted with a smile and bow of
recognition.
II was not a pleasing nor dignifed spectacle,
that of the occupants Of the carriage following
that Of the President all vigorously putting CT
gars en- route to the depot from sen2tor Nc
Donald's residence.
Mrs. Cleveland is a beauty, there's no mis-
taking that, and what wonderfully sweet dis
position she must have. A woman with such a
face can't possibly have any other than sweet,
kindly good nature.
There's Colonel Lamont, the Presidents
private Secretary observed an overwise, but
admiring mstron, directing attention to Mr..
Will Meridith Nicholson, who was in the rotun.
da taking notes for the News.
erat; John D. Hale; County Clerk; Robert Chin
listen, Deputy Auditor; James Fustow, Deputy
Treasurer; W. II. Reed and A. ]. Smith formed
a small part of the Adams County delegation.
In his State House speech, President Cleveland
gave Governor Porter, who was sitting just be-
hind him. quite neat little lesson in Indiana
history, which the Governor may possibly incor-
poTate in his forthcoming history Of Indiana.
The way the people were hustled past the
President was a caution. One lady remarked
that "they didn't even let her walk past the
President, but made her keep on trot." And
she wanted so badly to "shake hands with
Frankie
The President and Mrs. Cleveland both COur.
teousIy acknowledged the kindly greetings re
ceiyed by them as they passed by the Sentinel
Office The President lifted his hat and bowed
pleasantly ana MIS-. Cleveland gracefully IN
clned her head.
twas related as q coincidence that, Just as the
President alighted from the train, the sun came
out brightly, and again when he stood up the
rotunda Of the State House, II shone more bril-
liantly than at any time during the day, but
only temporarily.
A pretty little child in its papa's arms at
trscted the attention of Mrs. Cleveland as it was
passing by. The child was brought to her aud
she kissed it. looking after it with Q kindly
interest that had softening effect on those who
saw the pretty little incident.
inst before the President reached the resi-
denee OF Mrs. Hendricks, the W. c. T. u sent a
note asking the privilege to present Mrs. Cleve-
land with q memorial in behalf of temperance.
The request was denied, as the President and
wife were merely making private call, and they
would probably have disapproved of being thu
intTuded upon.
"what handsome couplei" "How elegant
he il and how pretty she Iookst'' These were
current expressions OF admiration as Ar.
Frenzel, with Mrs. Cleveland leaning on bis
arm, left the stand in the rotunda, following
the President and the Governor.
How Colonel street-car JOhng0ng buzZum
must have s-veIled with pride when President
Cleveland, in his State House speech, congratr,